#105968 Hex Color
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#105968 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and low saturation. Its shaded, ashy quality creates a serious, mysterious mood while retaining a refreshing edge. The hex code works well as a dominant background for moody interfaces, technology branding, or aerospace themes, with white text providing about 7.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #105968
What is #105968 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #105968 is rgb(16, 89, 104), in HSL hsl(190, 73%, 24%) and in CMYK 85%, 14%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #105968?
#105968 pairs well with warm off-white, pale coral, and muted terracotta because their warmth offsets its cool blue-green base without overpowering its low-saturation character in balanced interface and brand palettes. Use warmer tones as small accents rather than equal blocks.
Is #105968 readable on white or black?
#105968 has a 7.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.